Greengrass Says No To “Bourne” 4

Director Paul Greengrass, director of “The Bourne Supremacy,” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” says he won’t be directing the fourth Jason Bourne movie.  Here’s what Greengrass said about his decision not to do a fourth movie: “You won’t find a more devoted supporter of the Bourne franchise than me… I’m very proud of those (Bourne) films …

Call of Duty Director to Helm Feature

For the longest time, Hollywood turned to music video directors as the great new talent for visionary filmmakers. Now, they’ve turned to video game directors. Keith Arem, the director of Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Unless you live under a rock, you’d know that the game has collected $550 million in worldwide …

“Iron Man 2” Poster Released

In hot anticipation of a trailer, scheduled to be released this month, Yahoo Movies has posted the teaser trailer for Jon Favreau’s 2010 summer movie, “Iron Man 2.” The movie stars returning actors Robert Downey Jr and Gwenyth Paltrow and also co-stars Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackon.  It’s scheduled to …

Dear Santa, this is on my Christmas list…

This has got to be the best film-related book release this holiday season.  After the release of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Stanley Kubrick began research for his next movie, the list story of Napoleon.  Unfortunately, the movie never got made.  Kubrick moved onto “A Clockwork Orange,” “Barry Lyndon,” and other greatness, but he never forgot …

DVD Review: Terminator Salvation

I know the title of this is ‘Review: Terminator Salvation,’ but in reality, I should title this article, “In Defense of Terminator Salvation.” The past films of McG haven’t been films I’ve been particularly a fan of, so handing him a treasured franchise like Terminator was definitely an idea that did not sit well with …

New “Nine” Poster Released

A new poster has been released for Rob Marshall’s latest attempt at winning a couple more Oscars, the musical “Nine.”  This movie boasts an amazing cast of some of the best actresses currently working today.  And three of them are represented in this poster.  Also in the movie is Nicole Kidman, Judy Dench, Sophia Loren, …

Demension Considering “Amity” Re-Do

Bloody Disgusting is reporting that the Weinsten Company and Demension is considering remaking “The Amityville Horror.”  As you no doubt recall, the original film was released in 1979 and starred James Brolin and Margot Kidder.  The movie was then re-made in 2005, with Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George playing the parents whose family was terrorized …

Academy Awards Announce Oscar Documentary Short List

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the short list of movies up for possible nomination in the ‘best documentary’ category.  The short list includes the following films: “The Beaches of Agnes” “Burma VJ” “The Cove” “Every Little Step” “Facing Ali” “Food Inc.” “Garbage Emergency” “The Most Dangerous Man in Africa” “Mugabe …

Edward Woodward Dies at 79

Actor Edward Woodward, known for his role in the 1973 movie, “The Wicker Man,” has died at age 79. Woodward also starred on TV’s “The Equalizer,” from 1985 to 1989.  He also appeared in the movies “Hot Fuzz,” and “Breaker Morant.”  Woodward reportedly was battling several illnesses at the time of his death, including pneumonia. …